The California Student Journalism Corps
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Should colleges and universities bring back SATs and ACTs?
The California Student Journalism Corps asks students on California college campuses if the SAT and ACT should once again be required for admission.
The California Student Journalism Corps
April 12, 2024
California student-run news organizations ramp up Spanish-language coverage
Cal State campuses are prioritizing publishing Spanish-language coverage, but sometimes struggle to find students with the necessary skills.
Emmely Ramirez and Olivia Keeler
April 4, 2024
FAFSA delays make it difficult for students to finalize college decisions
Uncertainty around financial aid means students don't know how much college will cost them.
Ashley Bolter, Delilah Brumer, Kelcie Lee and Abbie Phillips
March 27, 2024
Cal State's online transfer planner aims to ease burden on community college students
The new tool helps community college students map out their path to a college in the Cal State system.
By Ashley Bolter and Delilah Brumer
March 11, 2024
What California college students think about online classes
EdSource asked students at California colleges and universities why they are choosing between online or in-person options.
The California Student Journalism Corps
February 27, 2024
Nonprofit offers high schoolers in foster care guidance on getting to college
Originally piloted at UCLA in 2011, First Star Academy now helps high school students in foster care across the country.
Aya Mikbel
November 6, 2023
Tuition-free access expanding across California community college campuses
All 116 California community college campuses now offer some form of tuition-free education.
Joshua Picazo
November 1, 2023
Students seek new study spots as Cal Poly's library closes until 2025
As Cal Poly closes its library for major renovations, students look for new locations to find community on campus.
By Arabel Meyer
October 30, 2023
How are UC and CSU students managing the cost of textbooks?
To understand how students are managing the cost of textbooks, EdSource’s California Student Journalism Corps asked fellow students.
Arabel Meyer, Naomi Friedland, Emmely Ramirez, Olivia Keeler, Noah Lyons, Javier Hernandez, Abbie Phillips, Aya Mikbel, Joshua Picazo and Rae Wymer
October 24, 2023
CSU students sound off on impact of upcoming tuition increase
The California Student Journalism Corps asked fellow students for their reactions to the rising cost of attending a CSU campus.
Aya Mikbel, Abbie Phillips, Noah Lyons, Olivia Keeler and Arabel Meyer
October 19, 2023
More college campuses leveraging the outdoors to support student mental health
Mental health practitioners say a dose of sunlight-derived vitamin D can help students dealing with stress, mental health issues.
Noah Lyons
September 21, 2023
Campus food pantries expand to support students' basic needs
At many UC and CSU campuses, pantries are continuously expanding to meet the needs of food-insecure students.
By Arabel Meyer and Emma Robertson
May 16, 2023
Should universities participate in school rankings reports?
Members of the California Student Journalism Corps asked students to share thoughts on college rankings reports.
The California Student Journalism Corps
April 28, 2023
Do California's college students feel safe on campus?
Members of the California Student Journalism Corps asked students their thoughts about safety on their college campuses.
The California Student Journalism Corps
February 17, 2023
How California’s colleges are supporting formerly incarcerated students
CSU and UC programs are showing promising results in successfully reintegrating students into the educational system.